Junior Administrator

About the Organization

The partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda has existed for more than 40 years, beginning in 1982 as an initiative to reshape development policy. It has become an internationally recognized model of citizen-oriented, decentralized, and efficient international cooperation at the local level. The Coordination Office of the Partnership between Rhineland-Palatinate and Rwanda (Jumelage) oversees most of the projects carried out within the framework of this partnership.

Position Overview

The Coordination Office is seeking a Junior Administrator to support the Social Department in planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities in inclusion, social empowerment, and income-generating measures
• Support the drafting of project proposals
• Support the preparation of financial and narrative reports
• Support the development of strategic plans for capacity building benefiting cooperatives in rural areas
• Support the facilitation of conceptual and strategic plans for the social department portfolio
• Conduct field visits on a regular basis
• Support annual reporting, planning, and project evaluation
• Support the strengthening of existing partnerships and identification of potential new partners
• Support communication and collaboration with Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners
• Support exchange encounters between Rwandan and Rhineland-Palatinate partners in both locations

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor level) in social work, development cooperation, inclusive education, or related fields
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role with comparable responsibilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• German language skills
• French language skills